VFW Post 1647 Brainerd MN USA |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars, for 125 years, are defenders of freedom from yesterday and today. Nestled in the heart of downtown Brainerd, you'll find us at 309 South Sixth Street. The Brainerd VFW is a friendly place, serving our country and our community.
There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met. Visitors are welcome. Join our group.
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Upcoming:
News:
Jan. 1, 2024:
New Year Party |
Dec. 18, 2023:
Garland Giving Tree |
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Nov. 26, 2023:
Decorating the VFW for Christmas |
Nov. 23, 2023:
Community Thanksgiving Dinner |
Nov. 19, 2023:
Free Veteran Breakfast |
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Nov. 14, 2023:
Patriotic Writing & Speaking |
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Nov. 10, 2023:
Veterans Honored |
Oct. 2, 2023:
OV-1 Mohawk Reunion |
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Sept. 15, 2023:
POW/MIA Recognition Day |
Sept. 12, 2023:
Dave Meyer Honored |
Sept. 10, 2023:
Vietnam Veterans Honored |
Sept. 9, 2023:
Bataan Memorial March |
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April 2024:
Sat. Apr. 27, 6th District meets at Jenkins, 9 am.
Sun. Apr. 28, Breakfast at the Legion.
Vietnam War ended, Apr. 29, 1975.
Adolph Hitler died, Apr. 30, 1945.
Apr. 30 - May 2, Disabled Veteran Turkey Hunt.
May 2024:
May is National Military Appreciation Month.
May 1, Loyalty Day.
Sun. May 5, Breakfast at the Elks.
Germany surrendered in WWII, May 7, 1945.
WWII Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945.
Sun. May 12, Mother's Day.
Sun. May 12, Breakfast at the Eagles.
Tue. May 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Women’s Army Corps founded, May 15, 1942.
Thurs. May 16, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
Sat. May 18, Armed Forces Day.
Sat, May 18, Veterans Coffee at Hertiage, 10 am.
Sun. May 19, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Wed. May 22, Memorial Day Committee meets, 7 pm.
Sun. May 26, Breakfast at the Legion.
Mon. May 27, Memorial Day, starting at 9 am.
June 2024:
Sun. June 2, Breakfast at the Elks.
Battle of Midway June 4, 1942.
June 6-7, Trolling for Troops at Camp Ripley.
June 6, D-Day, Invasion of Europe in 1944.
June 11, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Wed. June 12, Women Veterans Day.
Wed. June 12, Memorial Day Committee, 7 pm.
June 13-16, State VFW Convention.
U.S. Army Birthday, June 14, 1775.
Fri. June 14, Flag Day ceremony.
Sun. June 16, Father's Day.
Sun. June 16, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Birthday of U.S. Navy Corpsman, June 17.
Birthday – Audie Murphey born June 20,1925.
Thurs. June 20, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
June 21, First Day of Summer.
GI Bill signed June 22, 1944.
Sun. June 23, Breakfast at the Legion.
Berlin Airlift began, June 24,1948.
Sun. June 30, Deadline for Auxiliary Dues.
Chaplain's Prayers VFW Podcast Weather Forecast Weather Radar
Sat. Apr. 27, 6th District meets at Jenkins, 9 am.
Sun. Apr. 28, Breakfast at the Legion.
Vietnam War ended, Apr. 29, 1975.
Adolph Hitler died, Apr. 30, 1945.
Apr. 30 - May 2, Disabled Veteran Turkey Hunt.
May 2024:
May is National Military Appreciation Month.
May 1, Loyalty Day.
Sun. May 5, Breakfast at the Elks.
Germany surrendered in WWII, May 7, 1945.
WWII Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945.
Sun. May 12, Mother's Day.
Sun. May 12, Breakfast at the Eagles.
Tue. May 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Women’s Army Corps founded, May 15, 1942.
Thurs. May 16, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
Sat. May 18, Armed Forces Day.
Sat, May 18, Veterans Coffee at Hertiage, 10 am.
Sun. May 19, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Wed. May 22, Memorial Day Committee meets, 7 pm.
Sun. May 26, Breakfast at the Legion.
Mon. May 27, Memorial Day, starting at 9 am.
June 2024:
Sun. June 2, Breakfast at the Elks.
Battle of Midway June 4, 1942.
June 6-7, Trolling for Troops at Camp Ripley.
June 6, D-Day, Invasion of Europe in 1944.
June 11, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Wed. June 12, Women Veterans Day.
Wed. June 12, Memorial Day Committee, 7 pm.
June 13-16, State VFW Convention.
U.S. Army Birthday, June 14, 1775.
Fri. June 14, Flag Day ceremony.
Sun. June 16, Father's Day.
Sun. June 16, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Birthday of U.S. Navy Corpsman, June 17.
Birthday – Audie Murphey born June 20,1925.
Thurs. June 20, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
June 21, First Day of Summer.
GI Bill signed June 22, 1944.
Sun. June 23, Breakfast at the Legion.
Berlin Airlift began, June 24,1948.
Sun. June 30, Deadline for Auxiliary Dues.
Chaplain's Prayers VFW Podcast Weather Forecast Weather Radar
Our Mission
To foster camaraderie among men and women United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To help veterans, veteran families, the military, our community and our country. |
Our Community Visibility
The Brainerd Honor Guard is frequently seen at funerals and other ceremonies in the area. That includes the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley. |